These shifts would require a significant program of teacher professional development.
This too would be supported by ICT that enabled teachers to develop and share resources and
best practices within disciplines across schools. ICT-based education would be used to address social inequities by extending the ICT infrastructure to rural schools and community
technology centers. The Internet would allow for the inexpensive distribution of resources to
remote areas, and rural teachers would have access to materials, other teachers, and curriculum experts in other locations. Emphasis would be given to a deeper understanding of
science and the development of technological skills. Equipped with these skills and knowledge, rural students would be better prepared to use modern agricultural practices or to
work in the nearby eco-tourism industry. Remote access to experts would support adult literacy programs, given that there are few teachers experienced in adult learning in rural locations. The community technology centers would house resources to support education reform, adult literacy, and agricultural extension services and this colocation would allow for
the coordination of these services and their impacts. The subcommittee set measurable goals
for examining the impact of education reform and the use of ICT on student learning.